The Lower Sugar River Watershed Association is pleased to announce an open call for artwork for our ninth annual juried art and science exhibition, fundraiser, and membership event entitled: “Seasons of the Sugar River— mirrored landscapes, flora and fauna of the prairie”
This exhibition seeks to showcase the scenic landscapes of the Sugar River Watershed from the headwaters region in western Dane County to the lower basin where the river confluences with the Pecatonica River in Northern Illinois. A popular feature of the exhibition is the array of science exhibits geared for children and adults that explore and illustrate the geography of our watershed and the role of our natural and cultural landscapes in influencing water quality.
Through the artistic expression of local and regional artists, we hope to share more broadly the mission of our organization to foster awareness, sense of place, and stewardship of the natural assets of our watershed community. With the support and participation of Monroe Arts Center and our artists, the work of LSRWA will continue to bring people together who love the Sugar River Valley and the rich, productive landscapes of Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois that surround the river and its tributary streams, all of which form our watershed and connect us to
each other and to the land.
We believe the health and abundance of natural assets of our watershed—the deep agricultural soils, the forest, prairie, wetland, and aquatic habitats that support an abundance and diversity of wildlife, and our surface and groundwater resources—are integral to a robust regional economy and culture, and are necessary to sustain our lives. We believe that these assets will benefit from our collective stewardship, now and into the future.
With this year’s sub-theme — mirrored landscapes, flora and fauna of the prairie”
Artists are encouraged to explore the beauty and reinterpret, perhaps, expand their vision of how the flora and fauna are seen in our watershed. These artworks can be presented in a 2-D or 3-D representation. Works can be current or pieces you have already created . Click here for details (exhibition schedule, guidelines, term and conditions, instructions
and checklist, etc).
Dates: January 6, 2023- March 10, 2023, with opening reception on January 6th at 5PM
Image: “Just Before the Light Goes, September 20, 2021” by Jan Norsetter